Mets Sign Bichette, Lindor's Flexible Role

0:00On March 25th, the New York Mets are pushing hard for the playoffs and just signed in-fielder, bow butchette, to a $126 million. Contract, their priciest free agent moved this off-season. Manager Carlos Mendoza, confirmed butchette will start at third base, but serve as backup shortstop for Francisco Lindor when needed. Butchette spent his whole seven years with the Toronto Blue Jays at shortstop, so it fits perfectly. Lindor broke his Hamate bone in the off-season, but is back and ready for opening day. Still, the Mets might ease him in early, letting Bichette handle short while Lindor hits as designated hitter. This set of gives flexibility for other infielders like Brett Beatty at designated hitter and Mark Vientos off the bench, letting Mendoza mix lineups. Creatively, Lindor will anchor shortstop most days at the top of the order, but Bichette has already impressed the team in his short time there. We've been listening to New York Mets News today, AI Power Team Coverage.